| | Relation to Part 2 | |---------------------|------------------------| | Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC) 2021 | Part 2 provides earthwork provisions not detailed in ADIBC Chapter 18 (Soils and Foundations) | | Estidama Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) | Earthwork surplus, dust control, and reuse of excavated material contribute to resource efficiency credits | | EAD Waste Management Rules | Mandatory segregation of C&D waste and disposal at approved landfills (e.g., Al Dhafra) | | Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health Center (OSHAD) | Excavation depth > 1.2 m requires shoring; confined space protocols for deep excavations |
Instead of reinventing the wheel, Abu Dhabi Part 2 intelligently mixes international codes: standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
Recent versions, such as , specifically address the technical requirements for permanent and temporary road-related structures: 1.2 m requires shoring
, serve as a critical technical extension of the core roads and infrastructure guidelines maintained by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) the 2010 series versus later revisions)
While the specific volume numbers can vary depending on the update (e.g., the 2010 series versus later revisions), Part 2 generally covers the following major disciplines: